To think i should stay put?

[Waiting4baby2]

Ive just been offered a job that will pay me a lot more money. It wont be as fun as my current job (im happy in my role) but the money will work out pretty life changing. Better work life balance too. It should be a no brainer but im doubting if chasing money is right. Has anyone else moved from a job they love for money? How has it worked out?

It's not just money though is it? You say yourself it'll be better work life balance too.

Are you comfortable now or struggling with money? How much more money is it?

Every job change has been for money for me. If the change made me unhappy, I'd simply look for another job.

Why did you apply for a job that you knew was 'not as fun' as your current role? If you've been offered it, you've obviously been through some sort of process with them, do you know how much of their time and money you have wasted if you don't take it?!

Does it help open doors for your next career move?

No-one is obliged to take a job they've been offered, the interview process is a two way thing and it's very old fashioned to think otherwise.

Old fashioned. What a ridiculous view! They are of course not obliged to take a job offer but it's a pretty fucking selfish thing to do to apply for a job that you are not going to take. If something emerges during the process that puts you off, then that makes sense. It is a two way process but to apply for a job that she already knew she would not enjoy as much as her current role is just a waste of other people's time and money. It is the epitome of entitlement and selfishness.

Maybe you're right about it being old-fashioned though. People used to be kind and respectful but it's very clear that entitlement is creeping into every day life. So if knowingly wasting people's time and money is 'old-fashioned' then God help us!

Life changing money and a better work/life balance - why wouldn't you?
What puts people off going for more money is that it usually comes with a worse work/life balance.

Do you generally not cope well with change?

"The epitome of entitlement and selfishness"...to apply for a job you're not 100 percent sure you would want to take if offered?

I mean it's just not the situation that OP knew she wouldn't take this job when she applied, is it? She's weighing it up now she's been offered it. As you do. "Enjoyment" is not the only criteria. I have certainly applied for jobs I knew I wouldn't "enjoy" as much - for more money, for career progression, for better work life balance etc. She's also learnt more about the job and the people she'd be working with as part of the process, possibly a better indication of salary/benefits package etc, which may factor into her assessment of the "enjoyment" of the job vs other factors.

Is it also selfish and entitled to apply for multiple jobs at once - after all you might get offered more than one and then you'd have wasted the recruiters' time?

Do you think you’d regret it if you didn’t at least try? Job satisfaction is key, given we tend to spend a lot of time there, but more money and a better work/life balance, I’m not sure why you’re hesitant?

Thank you for all your replies!
you’ve given me a lot to think about.
I think on paper we are comfortable enough but I’m nearing 40 and with the money we spend on childcare we aren’t saving a penny each month. There’s also work I want to do on my house that I can’t afford.
ive actually been very upfront with the company saying I went into the process to learn more about the role and assess if it was for me. I voiced concerns I would be bored even and I think they appreciated the honestly and opportunity to address it.
My current job is quite exciting and fast paced. It’s quite a cool job. Pay isn’t bad and lots of room to grow. I’ve been there nearly ten years and have a good reputation.
It’s quite a young persons industry and I suppose I have one eye on the future with this move. It also opens up options which are less youth dominated. It would use my skills but also stretch me into new ones.
It should be a no brainer but I suppose I’m worried it’s not the right move and what if I’m not happy. Extra money would be nice but if I’m miserable that’s not worth it. I think it is just the fear of the unknown but I must have applied for a reason!!

An interview is an opportunity for both sides to explore wether the job suits them - much better for a company to be turned down than to employ someone who isn’t wholeheartedly taking the job and then having to restart the process

Every change will have an element of risk. It sounds like you’ve gotten very comfortable in your current place.